Park Sung-hoon accidentally shared an explicit adult-video parody on his social media, leading to controversy and a quick apology from his agency, BH Entertainment.
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the director of Squid Game, defended the casting of Park as a trans character, citing a lack of openly trans actors in South Korea.
Park Sung-hoon expressed deep regret over his mistake, highlighting the challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces in South Korea, as reactions to his role reflect ongoing societal conflicts.
Despite recent progress in LGBTQ+ rights in South Korea, with a landmark ruling for same-sex couples, the community still faces substantial marginalization.
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